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Featured Events

Noon Years Eve

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Music, Special Event

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library

Room: Diamond Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Special Event

Event Details:

Ring in 2026 on the early side with our Noon Years Eve celebration! Stay for a craft, dance party, and fun surprise as we count down!

Mini Book Sale

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm

Program Type:

Special Event, Other

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library

Room: Diamond Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Special Event, Other

Event Details:

Mini Book Sale– Big Finds!

We have too many books. Literally. Help us make space and score some great reads at our Mini Book Sale.

Mini Book Sale

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Program Type:

Special Event, Other

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library

Room: Diamond Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Special Event, Other

Event Details:

Mini Book Sale– Big Finds!

We have too many books. Literally. Help us make space and score some great reads at our Mini Book Sale.

Feed the Birds

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

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Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library

Room: Diamond Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Make your own birdfeeder for our feathered friends to take home.

Coming to America: The Immigrant Experience

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Program Type:

Genealogy, Guest Speaker, Virtual, Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Genealogy, Guest Speaker, Virtual, Other

Registration Required

Event Details:

Explore the immigrant experience with Laura Street Chaplin as she shares historical perspectives and insights into what records were kept, where to find them, and how naturalization worked- particularly for women.

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All Day	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Lit Loot Subscription Boxes All Day 12/1–1/2 Children, Teens Arts & Crafts, Book Club This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club Event Details: Grades 1-12 Sign up to reserve a box containing two books for checkout along with a treat and activity for you to keep. Fill out a brief survey to register and receive books tailored to your interests.
	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Winter Reading Challenge All Day 12/1–1/31 Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens Book Club, Games, Other This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens Program Type: Book Club, Games, Other Event Details: December 1 - January 31 Ages 0-18
	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Picture Book Surprise Bag All Day 12/8–1/12 Babies & Toddlers Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other Event Details: Ages 0-5
						This event is in the "Adults" group Spice Library: Peppermint All Day Adults Food, Health & Wellness, Other This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Food, Health & Wellness, Other Event Details: Try something new in the kitchen with our Spice Library! Take home a small amount of spice and experiment with bold, exciting flavors. A new spice and recipe ideas are available on the third Saturday of each month.
10 am			This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Book Buddies 10:30am–11:15am Babies & Toddlers Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime Event Details: Join Miss Diane for a themed storytime designed to help develop your child’s literacy skills while creating lasting memories together. We will read some charming picture books, recite some flannel board rhymes and even sing a song or two.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group All Together Now Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime Event Details: Join Miss Callie and Roger the friendly bear for a half-hour of stories, rhymes, and songs! Early literacy is more fun when we rhyme and sing all together. For ages 0-5	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Polish Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers, Children Po Polsku, Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children Program Type: Po Polsku, Storytime Event Details: Ages 0-6 Join Ms. Maggie for Polish stories and enjoy crafts and games that encourage creativity.
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2 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group After School Gaming 2:15pm–4:00pm Teens Games This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Middle schoolers may join us for some gaming fun on early dismissal days. Try out the new Nintendo Switch 2 and play some board games!			This event is in the "Adults" group Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Session (2-3pm) 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other Registration Required Event Details: Unlock your family history with a personalized genealogy appointment. Receive one hour of guidance, share discoveries, and solve research challenges. Bring a USB thumb drive to save your work.
3 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Monday Mayhem 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens Arts & Crafts, Games, Technology Class This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Technology Class Event Details: Monday Mayhem is a time to kick-back, relax, and have some fun. It might be a game, a craft, a film, a project- who knows? You might even learn something. The only guarantee- it will be fun! For ages 8-13.		This event is in the "Teens" group Dungeons & Dragons 3:00pm–5:00pm Teens Games This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Early Learning Center Age Group: Teens Program Type: Games Event Details: Gather after school for a weekly high-octane, rules-light game session. In Dungeons & Dragons, players create characters, embark on epic quests, and work together to overcome challenges using dice rolls and creative problem-solving.	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteer Hour 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens Special Event, Other This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event, Other Event Details: Are you a teen looking for volunteer hours? Come on down and help out the library staff with some tasks every month! Fenton students may sign up for this through Mrs. Sabatino. Drop-ins are also accepted.	This event is in the "Adults" group Roots Revealed: Personal Genealogy Session (3-4pm) 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Genealogy, Virtual, Workshop, Other Registration Required Event Details: Unlock your family history with a personalized genealogy appointment. Receive one hour of guidance, share discoveries, and solve research challenges. Bring a USB thumb drive to save your work.
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5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group LEGO Night 6:30pm–7:30pm Children, Teens, Everyone Arts & Crafts, Other This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other Event Details: Calling brick-builders of all ages! Come to the library every third Tuesday of the month to build with our LEGOs. LEGOs cannot leave the library, but we will be happy to display your child’s creations!	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Drop-In Technology Assistance 6:00pm–8:00pm Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Technology Class, Other This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Technology Class, Other Event Details: Need a little extra help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Stop by anytime between 6:00–8:00 p.m. on Wednesdays for one-on-one assistance. This event is in the "Adults" group Film Talk 6:00pm–8:30pm Adults Discussion, Movie This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Board Room / Front Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Discussion, Movie Event Details: Third Wednesdays of the month For Adults This event is in the "Teens" group Holiday DIY Body Scrub 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Event Details: Stop by the library to make a peppermint-scented body scrub just in time for the holidays. Ages 13+	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group De-Stress for the Holidays 6:00pm–7:00pm Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Arts & Crafts, Food, Music This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Diamond Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food, Music Event Details: The holidays can be magical yet tiring– take a break with us! Enjoy an hour of holiday coloring, calming music, and light refreshments. All materials will be provided, and you’ll leave with your artwork as a keepsake.
7 pm		This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:30pm Everyone Other This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bensenville Community Public Library Room: Board Room / Front Conference Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Other Event Details: The Bensenville Community Public Library Board of Trustees meet on the fourth Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Library.

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